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Chocolate pecan pie.
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Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate Pecan Pie, slightly adapted from King Arthur's Flour
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 -10
Calories: 630kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/3 cups bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chunks or a combination
  • 2/3 cup pecans diced, toasted in a 350°F oven till golden, 8 to 10 minutes
  • 2/3 cup pecans left whole. (for the top)
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, but it definitely intensifies the flavor)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Beat the eggs, sugar, and salt for about 2 minutes at high speed, until they're thick and light-colored.
  • Stir in the flour, espresso powdered, the cooled, melted butter; vanilla, then the chocolate chips or chunks and the diced pecans.
  • Pour the batter into the unbaked pie crust, then press the remaining 2/3 cup pecan halves on top.
  • Bake the pie for 30 minutes. Tent it lightly with aluminum foil, and bake for an additional 15 minutes, till the crust and top are both golden brown.
  • Remove the pie from the oven, and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes before serving. Top with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
  • Yield: one 9" pie, about 8 to 10 servings.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are calculate base on semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Any nut can be used. We use pecans. You can also use walnuts.
  • Any combination of chocolate can be used. This is a great opportunity to use up any leftover chocolate chips you have. 
  • Keep in mind that the chocolate you choose affects the caloric content. Milk chocolate is higher calories and carbohydrates than semi, bittersweet, or dark chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg